Three murder investigations have been launched following a weekend of violence in Greater Manchester.
Three men died in Timperley, Bury and Levenshulme over the weekend as emergency services attended a number of serious incidents across the borough.
Emergency services were first called out in the early hours of Saturday (July 8) to Silver Street in Bury. Police and paramedics raced to the scene at around 4.25am, where a man was found injured outside a bar.
The 35-year-old victim, now named as much-loved dad Piotr Ludwiczak, was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries as police cordoned off the road and an evidence tent was erected. However the following day, Sunday (July 9), it was confirmed Piotr had died in hospital.
A man in his 80s, described by neighbours as ‘lovely’ and ‘frail’ was found in a critical condition. He was rushed to hospital from the scene but died a short while later.
Police immediately launched an investigation, as an evidence tent was put up outside a house that had also been cordoned off. Forensics could be seen going into the property with the scene remaining in place overnight.
Greater Manchester Police have arrested a 50-year-old man on suspicion of murder and he remains in custody for questioning. Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the attack.
Detective Inspector Lee Shaw from GMP’s Major Incident Team said: We have launched an investigation to piece together the full circumstances surrounding his death. I have no doubt that the community are shocked and are worried to hear the news about the death of the man, but I would like to reassure them that this is an isolated incident and at this stage, we are not currently looking for anyone else.”
Police swarm street after ‘fight’ as 36-year-old man dies
Later on Sunday evening, a terraced street in Levenshulme was suddenly at the centre of a third murder investigation after a ‘fight’ which left a 36-year-old man dead.
